History: Styles of the Blues, a Blues Glossary, and the Eras of the Blues
By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com Guide
The basics of the blues, including the various styles of blues music, a glossary of blues terms, and descriptions of the different eras of the blues as well as information on blues music festivals.
Blues Styles
Descriptions of the various regional styles that make up the blues.
Blues Glossary
A glossary of commonly-used blues terms, including Delta slang and musical definitions.
Blues Record Labels
The companies that have promoted and defined the blues.
Early Blues Era (1910-1950)
Essential artists and recordings of the early blues era
- Classic Female Blues Singers
- Piedmont Blues Pioneers
- Essential Early Blues Artists
- Overlooked Early Blues Artists
- Blues: The Devil's Music?
Modern Blues Era (1950-1980)
The critically-acclaimed and commercial boom years of the blues, from 1950 to 1980.
- Country Blues Pioneers
- Modern Blues Artists You Should Know
- Ten Best Chicago Blues Songs
- Instant Record Collection: Chicago Blues
Blues-Rock (1960-present)
The blues had a baby and they called it "rock & roll"!